With more than three years of continuous upheaval and change behind them, Shared Services and GBS organizations are having a pivotal moment. They have proven invaluable in maintaining continuous and resilient operations despite [perhaps even because of] an increasingly remote and hybrid workplace – enabled by the acceleration of “everything digital,” the recognition that automation is a game-changing capability, and the adoption and expansion of new service lines. This interactive report provides some of the most influential trends that will impact your Shared Services operation in the year ahead, and ensures you face the future well-prepared.

The 2024 Award Winners Compilation showcases the achievements of last year’s top SSON Impact Award winners, highlighting how each team tackled complex challenges and delivered standout results. Dive into these success stories to gain insights into innovative strategies and discover inspiration for your own organization’s path to excellence.

88% of shared services professionals’ top strategic target in 2025 is optimizing cost and efficiency. But how are leading shared services centers (SSCs) getting there?

SSON Research & Analytics’ 2025 edition of The Handbook to Setting Up a Modern SSC is now available, offering valuable, peer-driven survey results and statistics that answer these critical questions.

Key Takeaways from the Report:

• Gain insights into the top strategic priorities for 2025 and how leading SSCs are addressing them.
• Compare your SSC’s performance with industry standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Learn how to align your SSC with broader enterprise goals through effective governance and communication.
• Consider your location strategy using a range of important factors from its infrastructure to its talent pool.
• Discover best practices with advice from leaders at Aon, Iron Mountain, Cox Automotive and more for selecting and standardizing high-impact processes to ensure global consistency and efficiency.
• Leverage the latest advancements in RPA, AI, and data analytics to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

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Explore North America's pivotal role in the GBS industry with our latest report, featuring insights on E2E process optimization through generative AI. Learn about the impact of MDM practices, AI, and RPA on data management and compliance. Discover how GPOs drive cost efficiency and customer-centricity, with a shift towards holistic service models. Produced by SSON Digital, this report provides essential insights for staying ahead in the evolving SSO and GBS landscape.

The 2025 North American Virtual Analytics Workbook by SSON Research & Analytics delivers actionable insights for Shared Services and GBS leaders. Using exclusive survey data, it explores trends like process optimization, digital transformation, and AI integration. This interactive report highlights the evolving role of shared services in creating strategic value.

This report delves into the crucial moment for the global Shared Services industry, grappling with the impact of digital transformation on its usual efficiency. Our yearly survey of Shared Services and Global Business Services leaders highlights the evolving skills needed for greater value, despite the challenge of their scarcity. Access the report for insights from our latest survey, revealing the priorities and strategies of shared services leaders for the coming year.

The "Ask the Expert" booklet compiles strategic advice from shared services and GBS leaders on critical topics like stakeholder alignment, employee engagement, recruiting talent, and performance metrics. By accessing a copy, you gain actionable tips and best practices to tackle your organization's unique challenges on the journey to shared services excellence. Access your copy to gain practical insights that will help you build, manage, and optimize your own successful shared services organization.

With efficiency and experience getting impacted due to legacy processes, transformation became a priority for Riles Jones, a Customer Service Operations Manager with Texas Instruments. That's when she reached out to Infosys BPM, who - with an impactful, award-winning modernization program - delivered enhanced efficiency, rising customer satisfaction scores, as well as over $600,000 in cost savings. 

Discover what’s top of mind for GBS leaders as we head into 2025 with our ‘Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024: A Year in Review’ report. Inside, you’ll find key insights on transformation strategies, customer-centric automation, and actionable tips that will help you stay ahead of the curve in the evolving shared services landscape. Plus gain a sneak peak into what expect at SSOW 2025. 

With more than two years of continuous upheaval and change behind them, Shared Services and GBS organizations are having a pivotal moment. They have proven invaluable in maintaining continuous and resilient operations despite [perhaps even because of] an increasingly remote and hybrid workplace – enabled by the acceleration of “everything digital,” the recognition that automation is a game-changing capability, and the adoption and expansion of new service lines. This Visual Analytics Workbook provides some of the most influential trends that will impact your Shared Services operation in the year ahead, and ensures you face the future well-prepared.